{"product_id":"9780984855803","title":"Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are","description":"Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. \u003cb\u003eShe tries to be brave\u003c\/b\u003e but she wishes the teasing would stop. \u003ci\u003eWhat should I do?\u003c\/i\u003e she asks herself over and over. \u003cp\u003eLucy’s Papa Gino reminds her to \u003cb\u003edo the right thing and treat people with kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, \u003cb\u003ewill Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson?\u003c\/b\u003e Or will she \u003cb\u003ehave the courage to be true to herself\u003c\/b\u003e and make the right choice with an act of kindness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of all ages can empathize with Lucy’s brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph’s mean words, \u003cb\u003estay true to herself\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ebuild her self-esteem every step of the way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book comes with a \u003cb\u003efree Reader’s Companion\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of \u003cb\u003elove, courage and positivity\u003c\/b\u003e supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying. Like the work of \u003cb\u003eAdir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardinal Rule Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42761366143037,"sku":"9780984855803","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780984855803_p0.jpg?v=1771586603","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780984855803","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}